Capper's Farmer

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Cover Illustration Evokes Memories

The cover illustration (Winter 2017) of the farm cook-stove with the water kettle on the top sending welcome steam into the kitchen and house brings back memories for those of us who used this type of heating and cooking appliance. The coffee grinder and bag of coffee beans on the shelf were

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